Edison Collection

Thomas Edison / Phonograph
THOMAS ALVA EDISON American inventor with his Edison Business Phonograph

Thomas Edison / IMechE

Edison Lightbulb Advert
The Edison lightbulb American advertisement

Royal Ediswan, Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company 1919

Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. Expo
Incandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times

THOMAS EDISON (1847-1931). American inventor. With his Edison Effect lamps in his West Orange, New Jersey, laboratory. Photograph, 1915, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

Portrait of Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), 1890. Found in the Collection of National Portrait Gallery, Washington

Phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)
Phonograph. Created in 1877 by Thomas Alva Edison (Milan, Ohio, 1847-West Orange, 1931). Colored engraving

EASTMAN AND EDISON, 1928. American inventors George Eastman and Thomas Edison operating a motion picture camera at Eastmans house in Rochester, New York

Edison Phonograph
An early Edison phonograph, using grooved wax cylinders, shown beside the instrument

Listening to the Voice of the late Cardinal Manning through the Phonograph (engraving)
1604566 Listening to the Voice of the late Cardinal Manning through the Phonograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edison / Electricity / NY
EDISONs NEW YORK PLANT The central electrical plant of the Edison Company at New York

Thomas Edison / La Nature
THOMAS ALVA EDISON Listening to the first phonogram sent to New York from England

An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of
5311347 An engraving depicting Edison's 'Jumbo' Engine-driver Dynamo on show at the Paris Electrical Exhibition of 1881

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615928 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving)
5615926 Edison's recording apparatus in use. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

Science and scientists: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American scientist and inventor at work, years 1870
NWI4947808 Science and scientists: Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American scientist and inventor at work, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Science and scientists)

A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885
3479963 A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange: an Edison instrument, 1885; (add.info.: A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange)

Edison's first phonograph, 1878
3480077 Edison's first phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Fig. 1: Edison's first phonograph in which the tinfoil cylinder was turned by hand. Fig. 2: Stoh's clockwork driven phonograph. Figs)

Torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps. Generating truck drawn by horses is in centre of parade
530665 Torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps. Generating truck drawn by horses is in centre of parade of men. Inset picture shows how current passed to each man

Edison telephone in a wall-mounted box. Wood engraving, New York, 1890
530470 Edison telephone in a wall-mounted box. Wood engraving, New York, 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Telephone apparatus available to New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter
530468 Telephone apparatus available to New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony crown' receiver (lower right of picture)

cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest)
PCT4259210 cross-section view of Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models of the system deposited in 1876- engraving, by B

Edison's first electric lamp
NWI4759564 Edison's first electric lamp.; (add.info.: Edison's first electric lamp.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover
5311721 Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover fitted with Edison electric lamps)

Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print)
5615930 Advertisement for an Edison phonograph. 1893 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co., 1901. Colour engraving
NWI4954173 Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co., 1901. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Advertising for Phonographs and Recordings Edison, National Phonograph Co)

Sciences: Thomas Edison in front of the dynamo that generated the first commercial electric light in New York, USA
NWI4949690 Sciences: Thomas Edison in front of the dynamo that generated the first commercial electric light in New York, USA.; (add.info.: Sciences)

Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906
NWI4947870 Edison and his assistants leaving Washington for North Carolina to investigate cobalt, 1906.; (add.info.: Edison)

Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm
530472 Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm. Wood engraving, New York 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison carbon telephone: Wall-mounted model with 'pony-crown' receiver (right). Wood engraving, New York, 1879
530471 Edison carbon telephone: Wall-mounted model with 'pony-crown' receiver (right). Wood engraving, New York, 1879; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sciences: Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor speaking through his phonograph perfects
NWI4947348 Sciences: Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor speaking through his phonograph perfects. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Sciences)

Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor with his camera with moving images (kinetograph), 1893
NWI4948199 Portrait of Thomas Edison (1847-1931) American inventor with his camera with moving images (kinetograph), 1893; (add.info)

A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange and Edison instrument, 1885
3479638 A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange and Edison instrument, 1885; (add.info.: A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange and Edison instrument; 1885)

Telephone apparatus, 1891
3479396 Telephone apparatus, 1891; (add.info.: Telephone apparatus used by New York subscribers. This used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony-crown' receiver (lower right of picture)

Edison's first phonograph, 1878
3478798 Edison's first phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Fig. 1: Edison's first phonograph in which the tinfoil cylinder vas turned by hand; Fig. 2: Stoh's clockwork driven phonograph; Figs)

Edison's phonomotor which used the energy generated by speech to drive a flywheel, 1878
3478792 Edison's phonomotor which used the energy generated by speech to drive a flywheel, 1878; (add.info.: Edison's phonomotor which used the energy generated by speech to drive a flywheel)

First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand
538050 First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand. Engraving, c 1880; (add.info.: First model of Edison's Phonograph (c.1877)

New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange
530469 New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony-crown' receiver

Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice
5311589 Illustration of an Edison Phonograph used to learn languages. Left: Recording the voice. Right: listening to the recording. 1893; (add.info.: Date: 1893); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thomas Edison (1847-1931), nicknamed "The Magician of Menlo Park" in his New Jersey laboratory
NWI4947882 Thomas Edison (1847-1931), nicknamed "The Magician of Menlo Park" in his New Jersey laboratory. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

Edison telephone, 1890
3479399 Edison telephone, 1890; (add.info.: Edison telephone in a wall-mounted box. From George Bartless Prescott the electric telephone, New York, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's phonometer, 1890
3479313 Edison's phonometer, 1890; (add.info.: Edison's phonometer which measured the mechanical force of sound waves produced by the human voice)

Proposed use for Edison's phonograph, 1878
3478787 Proposed use for Edison's phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Proposed use for Edison's phonograph. From Punch, London, 20 April 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

man recording his voice with Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models - engraving, by B
PCT4259205 man recording his voice with Edison's phonograph: one of the first (and simplest) models - engraving, by B

Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps
530633 Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American physicist and inventor experimenting with electric lamps, even on his wedding day. Engraving, Paris, 1883.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cross-section of Edison's lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone). Wood engraving c1891
530467 Cross-section of Edison's lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone). Wood engraving c1891.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving)
5615925 Edison's recording apparatus. 1878 (engraving); (add.info.: The apparatus was used for making recordings on a wax disc)

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Thomas Edison, the brilliant American inventor, revolutionized the world with his groundbreaking creations. One of his most notable inventions was the phonograph, a device that could record and play back sound. With this invention, Edison forever changed the way we experience music and audio. In addition to the phonograph, it is famous for his creation of the incandescent lightbulb. His innovative mind led him to develop an advertisement showcasing this remarkable invention, which would go on to illuminate countless homes and cities around the globe. At expos and exhibitions worldwide, people marveled at models of Edison's giant incandescent lamps. These impressive displays highlighted his immense contributions to lighting technology. Edison's brilliance extended beyond just inventing; he also made significant advancements in electricity. In New York City, he harnessed this powerful force to bring light into people's lives like never before. Captivated by nature's wonders as well, Thomas Edison captured its beauty through oil paintings over photographs. This artistic side showcased another dimension of his multifaceted talent. His laboratory served as a sanctuary for innovation and discovery. A line engraving from 1880 depicts him engrossed in experiments within these walls – a testament to his relentless pursuit of knowledge. One captivating image shows Thomas Edison himself listening intently through a phonograph as it played back the voice of Cardinal Manning long after his passing. This engraving captures both awe-inspiring technology and profound human emotion. Throughout history books are filled with stories about Thomas Alva Edison - an extraordinary individual whose inventions continue to shape our modern world today.